"The National Elections Board (NEB) erred in usurping powers of the DCI and DPP which are independent and constitutionally mandated offices, thereby acting ultra vires. The NEB misinterpreted the findings of Justice Wakiaga in Election petition No. 1 of 2013, Nyeri High Court and subsequent civil appeal No. 29 of 2013 thereby arriving manifestly erroneous decision and / or findings,” A letter from Thuo to the Jubilee NEB read

If indeed Dr Thuo Mathenge misses out on nominations, it would deal a huge blow to his gubernatorial ambitions, while handing the advantage to other aspirants such as Samuel Wamathai who is the incumbent following the passing of Nderitu Gachagua.

Incidentally, Thuo had already paid the KSh 500,000 gubernatorial nomination fees and had handed over his nomination papers.

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